by Donna Ufferman / on 27 November, 2024
Book Donation – Columbus, Ohio Flood Views 1913
Hidden within the pages of Virginia Kinney’s scrapbook (that was recently donated by Lois Sawyer) we found a small book entitled Columbus, Ohio Flood Views 1913. It contains photos of […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 27 November, 2024
Barbara Jean Jagger Obituary
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Jagger on November 18, 2024. Barbara “Joan” Rathburn Jagger was of member of First Families of Morrow County, […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 30 October, 2024
Girl Saves Quarters To Buy Wedding Dress
Taken from a local newspaper, She Collects $55.25 In November 1952, Howard L Keller of Sparta, started on 2 new experiences – the Army and an engagement for marriage after […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 30 October, 2024
South Bloomfield’s Oldest Citizen Goes to Polls Unassisted at 94
Taken from newspaper article dated 1955–South Bloomfield Township’s Oldest Citizen Goes to Polls Unassisted at 94 South Bloomfield township’s oldest citizen walked from his home in Sparta to the township […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 23 October, 2024
Recent Donations
Thanks to Mr and Mrs Larry Furniss and Highland High School, we have added to our collection of Mizpahs and HHS yearbooks. If you are in need of a yearbook […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 18 September, 2024
Sears Obituary
David Lee Sears, age 76, of Sparta, OH passed away on September 10, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Mount Vernon, OH on January 4, 1948, to the […]
by Howard Black / on 11 September, 2024
Mount Gilead Founder’s Day Celebration
Johnny Appleseed, as portrayed by Jim Stoner, will visit the Cross House at 11:00 am to join the Mount Gilead Founder’s Day Celebration! The Cross House, 85 East Marion Street, […]
by Howard Black / on 4 September, 2024
Cramer Family History Added to Collection
Thanks to Jim Carpenter for donating a Cramer Family History to us. The book, entitled The Other Cramers – Building a Wisconsin Community was written by Kenneth L Kraemer. The […]
by Howard Black / on 12 August, 2024
New Price List for Morrow County Genealogical Society Publications
Our publications price list has been updated. As printed materials are sold out, replacement copies cost more to print. Plus, it is no secret that the U.S. Postal Service has […]
by Donna Ufferman / on 10 July, 2024
New Additions to the Library
Daniel Wright (descendant of Rev Henry Shedd) has donated the book, Buckeye Presbyterianism, written by E.B Welsh. Along with the book, Mr Wright sent a letter advising that the book […]